Utility helps improve energy reliability at Detroit schools

Published 3:34 am, Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Detroit-based DTE Energy Co. says that since November 2014 the utility has converted 55 Detroit schools from the Detroit Public Lighting Department's grid to its power grid and performed electrical maintenance on existing systems before their conversion.

DTE says the work is helping to cut down on power-related school closing in the district. Plans call for more buildings to be converted.

Emile Lauzzana, director of energy and sustainability for the Detroit Public Schools Community District, says in a statement that improved power reliability and reduced power outages "have helped create an environment that is more conducive to learning for our students."